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Subaru BRZ vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or Lotus Emira?

Subaru BRZ vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

BRZ

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Subaru BRZ is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru BRZ uses 8.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Emira

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emira offers considerably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 171 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers clearly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

BRZ

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Subaru BRZ offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is somewhat lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 246 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru BRZ offers noticeably more boot space – 237 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 86 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru BRZ carries considerably more – 404 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 174 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru BRZ comes out modestly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £36,000
BRZ

Subaru BRZ

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 235 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.8 L/100km
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Subaru BRZ

The Subaru BRZ is a pure driver's car — lightweight, balanced and joyfully communicative, turning every twisty back road into an invitation to grin. It doesn’t hide behind flashy tech or brute power; instead it delivers razor-sharp handling and honest feedback, making it a brilliant choice for anyone who wants driving to feel like fun again.

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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,265 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
250 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Lotus
Is the Subaru BRZ offered with different drivetrains?

The Subaru BRZ is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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